MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTC:CNTM) ("ConnectM" or the "Company"), a constellation of technology-driven businesses powering the modern energy economy, today announced that Cambridge Energy Resources Private Limited ("CER"), a wholly owned India-focused distributed energy and solar project developer acquired by ConnectM's India subsidiary, has entered into a definitive agreement with Alpex Solar Ltd. ("Alpex") to execute and deliver distributed solar project development and deployment in India, including rooftop solar and solar irrigation pump projects under India's solar irrigation pump and rooftop solar government programs and related initiatives (the "Agreement").

CER and Alpex are also joint promoters and shareholders of CER Rooftop Pvt Ltd ("CER Rooftop"), a joint venture focused on rooftop solar project development and execution across commercial, industrial, and distributed energy markets in India.

The Agreement provides establishes a binding commercial and operational framework, and the commercial terms for any specific projects will be set forth in definitive purchase orders, work orders, or other definitive agreements, as applicable.

Agreement Highlights

Solar pump deployments: The Agreement covers the execution of an initial identified pipeline of approximately 5,000 solar irrigation pumps representing an estimated $16.5 million commercial opportunity (based on India government program orders already awarded to Alpex) to be executed during the next 24 months
Defined operational roles: Under the Agreement, Alpex will supply PV modules and act as the primary contracting and collections entity, while CER acting through CER Rooftop will lead balance-of-system design, sourcing, kitting, logistics, and part of execution support.
Strengthened distributed energy footprint: The partnership is intended to expand CER Rooftop's project pipeline across rooftop solar, commercial/industrial deployments, and agricultural solar pumping—aligned with ConnectM's broader distributed energy strategy in India.

Alpex Solar is a leading Indian solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer and renewable energy solutions provider with vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities serving EPC and distributed energy markets. Alpex has disclosed large government and commercial contract wins, including solar water pumping system orders under the Government of India's PM-KUSUM program.

"India's distributed solar market is expanding rapidly across both rooftops and agricultural electrification," said Bhaskar Panigrahi, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of ConnectM. "This definitive agreement is designed to align CER Rooftop's execution and balance-of-system capabilities with Alpex's manufacturing scale and delivery track record, supporting a faster, more reliable deployment model for commercial, industrial, and solar pump projects."

About ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc.

ConnectM brings together technology-driven businesses powering the modern energy economy. Through its Owned Service Network, Managed Solutions, Logistics, Transportation, and technology subsidiary Keen Labs, the Company delivers AI-powered electrification, distributed energy, last-mile delivery, and smart mobility solutions to customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.connectm.com and www.keenlabs.ai.

About Cambridge Energy Resources (CER) and CER Rooftop Pvt Ltd

Cambridge Energy Resources (CER) is an India-focused distributed energy and solar project developer acquired by ConnectM's wholly owned India subsidiary. CER Rooftop Pvt Ltd is a joint venture between CER and Alpex Solar Ltd., focused on rooftop solar development and execution, and distributed solar deployment across commercial, industrial, and agricultural markets in India.

About Alpex Solar Ltd.

Alpex Solar Ltd. is an Indian solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer and renewable energy solutions provider serving EPC and distributed energy markets. The company provides PV modules and related renewable energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and government-supported programs, including solar pumping and decentralized solar applications.

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ConnectM Subsidiary Signs Definitive Agreement with Alpex Solar to Execute Solar Deployments worth an initial ~$16.5M